Frigidaire R530DL1 Owner's manual

Brand: Frigidaire

Model: R530DL1

Type: Owner's manual

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Frigidaire R530DL1 is an Electric Range that comes with a range of features to make cooking easier and more efficient. The range has four surface cooking elements, including two 1200-watt elements and two 1800-watt elements, providing various power levels for different cooking needs. The oven has a spacious 4.8 cubic feet capacity, allowing you to cook large meals or accommodate multiple dishes simultaneously. Additionally, the range features a self-cleaning function, eliminating the hassle of manual oven cleaning.

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the oven door along the up-

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Contents

Before using the range ................................................................ 2

Important safeguards ................................................................. 3-5

Energy saving ideas ..................................................................... 6

Surface cooking ........................................................................ 6-8

Using the oven ....................................................................... 9-11

Baking .................................................................................. 11-13

Roasting ................................................................................ 13,14

Braising .................................................................................... 15

Broiling ................................................................................. 15-17

Cleaning................................................................................ 18-20

Adjusting temperature control knob ............................................. 21

Accessories ............................................................................... 21

Avoid-Service checklist........................................................... 22-24

Problems .................................................................................. 25

Wan'anty.................................................................................. 28

IMPORTANT:

Keep a copy of your bill of sale.

The dare onthe bin establishes the

warranty period should service be

required. Where appropriate,

place the bin of sale in an envelope

and tape it to the back or side of

the appliance. If serv4ce is per-

formed, it is in your best interest

to obtain and keep all receipts.

Before Using the Range

Make sure the range is properly installed mad leveled. It must be

grounded and properly connected to 240 or 208 volt electric supply.

On slide-in models, be sure leveling legs are replaced after the ship°

ping skid is removed from the range. If necessary, raise or lower

the leveling legs as shown in the drawing. Adjustments can be made

by turniug clockwise or counterclockwise as needed.

Remove all tape before the range is used. If any glue remains,

touch the residue with the sticky side of tape already removed. Or, use

a cloth soaked with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Use caution because

rubbing alcohol is flammable. Rinse with warm water and wipe dry.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Be safety conscious. The preparation of food in an oven or on

a range requires temperatures that could cause severe burns. Before

using this new appliance, carefully read and follow the safety instruc-

tions below.

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the range is unpacked.

Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bed-

spreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers. Remove

all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts and

destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances

or furniture.

2. Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is

to be stored or discarded.

3. Have the range installed and grounded in accordance with local

codes by a qualified installer to prevent any shock hazard and

assure stability during operation. Installation instructions are locat-

ed on the back panel of the range. Ask your dealer to recommend

a qualified installer and an authorized repair service.

4. Know how to disconnect power to the range at the circuit breaker

or fuse box in an emergency or when servicing is required. Have

the installer show you and label the proper switch or fuse at the

electrical disconnect box.

Wear proper apparel when operating the range. Loose-

fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using

the appliance.

6. Use dry potholders. Wet or damp potholders on hot surfaces

could result in burns from steam. Do not let the potholder touch

hot heating areas. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead

of a potholder.

7. Always place an oven rack in the desired location while "the oven

is cool. If a rack must be moved when the oven is hot, grasp the

rack in the center, and do not let the potholder contact the hot

heating element in the oven.

Make sure the reflector pans are always in place under the surface

elements. This avoids possible damage to wiring or components

underneath and improves cooking efficiency.

Determine pan size by the type and amount of food to be cooked.

Using the proper pan size helps conserve energy. Select utensils

with flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating

area. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the

heating area and could result in serious clothing ignition accidents

as well as boilovers.

10. Turn utensil handles inward, but not extending over

other surface units. This will help minimize the possibility

of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to acci-

dental contact with the utensil.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

(continued)

DO 11.

12.

DO NOT 1.

13.

14.

15.

When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. It will catch

fire if allowed to become too hot.

Stand away from the oven when opening the oven door.

Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

Keep the oven vent unobstructed. It is located beneath the

right rear surface unit. Touching the surfaces in this area when

the oven is being operated may cause severe burns. Also, do not

place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or near the surface unit.

These items could melt or ignite.

Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease which

could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilating hoods and grease filters

should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy

deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming foods under

the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, could spread

the flame. Refer to the hood manufacturer's instructions for

cleaning.

Cured or frozen meats and most fruits and vegetables can be

cooked automatically with the oven TIMED, but foods of a highly

perishable nature, such as milk, eggs, fish, poultry or pork, should

not be put in the oven before cooking unless they are c_Silled in

the refrigerator first and do not stand more than one hour before

cooking starts.

Never leave children alone or unattended in the area

where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed

to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. As children grow,

teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in the cabi-

nets above a range or on the backguard of a range--children climb-

ing on the range to reach the items could be seriously injured.

Never use the range to warm or heat the room. Operating

surface units at the HIGH setting, without pots or pans on the

units, could cause damage to the knobs and controls.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE

UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES

OF THE OVEN. Both surface units and oven heating elements

may be hot even though they" are dark in color. Areas near surface

units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause

burns. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough

to cause burns--these include the cooktop, surfaces facing the

cooktop, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings,

oven doors and windows.

5. Never leave the range unattended while the surface

units are on. Boilovers may cause smoking, greasy spillovers

may catch fire, or a pan which has boiled dry may melt.

6. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface

units, areas near units, heating elements or interior surfaces of

the oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.

7. Do not store flammable materials in the oven, near the

surface units or in the storage drawer.

. Never immerse or soak the removable surface elements

in water. Surface elements clean themselves during normal oper-

ation or can be wiped with a damp, sudsy cloth when the elements

are off and cool. Be sure the elements are off and cool before

touching them. CAUTION: Even when the elements appear dark

in color, they may be hot.

9. Do not use aluminum [oil to line surface unit reflector pans. Do

not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom except as instructed

in this Owner's Guide. Improper use of aluminum foil may result

in a shock or fire hazard.

10. Do not use glass, earthenware or other ceramic-type cooking uten-

sils [or rangetop cooking unless recommended by the utensil

manufacturer. Utensils of this type may break with sudden heat

changes; most are designed to be used only in the oven.

11.Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-upofpres-

sure may cause the container to burstand resultin injury.

12. Do not use water on grease fires. Smother the fire with a

pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extin-

guisher.

13. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless it is speci-

ficaI1y recommended in this Owner's Guide. To prevent personal

injury and damage to the range, servicing should be done only

by a qualified technician.

14. Never modify or alter the construction of the range such as

removal of leveling legs, panels, wire covers or any other per-

manent part of the product.

DO NOT

Energy Saving Ideas

Surface Cooking

• Turn surface units off before cooking is completed. The unit will

stay hot long enough to finish the cooking process.

_"- __ _ •Uselids. A lid traps steam and uses it to speed up the cooking

process. If you have a pressure cooker or vegetable steamer, use

it. You I1waste fewer vitamins and cut energy costs at the same

_ time.

• Use medium weight, flat bottomed pans that match the sizes of

the elements. Pick pans made of a metal that conducts heat well.

• Bring frozen foods to room temperature before cooking.

• Never use the range to heat the kitchen. Using your range without

utensils or pans to absorb the element's heat risks damaging the

surface and the controls.

Oven Cooking

• Preheat the oven only when a recipe tells you. Put roasts and casse-

roles into a cold oven and then turn the oven on.

Opening the oven door to check on foods wastes electricity.

Use the oven to prepare complete meals. For instance, start a roast,

add vegetables when the meat is half-cooked, and then warm rolls

or dessert after the main dishes are cooked.

• Make it a habit to turn the oven off before you remove the cooked

food from it.

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Surface Cooking

Setting surface controls

Push in and turn the surface unit control in either direction to the

desired setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting,

then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. A glowing red element

indicates that heat and energy are being wasted. The controls do

not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as

a guide and adjust the control as needed.

The surface signal light glows when any surface element

is on. A glance at the light when cooking is finished is an easy check

to be sure all controls are turned off.

The suggested settings below are based on cooking in medium

weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other

types of pans.

Setting

7-8

4-6

2-4

1-SIM

Type of Cooking

Start most foods

Bring water to a boil

Pan broiling

Continue a rapid boil

Fry

Deep fat fry

Maintain a slow boil

Thicken sauces, gravies

Steam

Keep foods cooking

Poach

Stew

Keep warm

Melt

Simmer

Choosing Utensils

For best results and energy conservation, choose utensils which have

the following:

1. Flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire element.

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom. There

should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler.

2. The pan size should be matched to the size of the surface ele-

ment. Large pans and skillets should be used on an 8-inch element.

Smaller pans should be used on a 6-inch element. Pans should

cover the entire element to absorb the maximum heat. Avoid using

an undersized utensil which would expose a portion of the element.

This could result in dangerous direct contact with a hot element

resulting in serious burns or clothing ignition. The size of the pan

should also suit the amount of food being prepared.

CAUTION: Do not use extremely large pans that extend over

the edge of the surface element and touch the range surface.

•Do not use two surface elements to heat a large pan

such as a roaster or griddle.

The bottom surface of the pan in either of these situations could

trap enough heat to cause discoloring of the drip pans, damage to

the surface elements and/or crazing (fine cracking) of the porcelain

enamel range surface.

3. Pans should be well-balanced so that handles do not cause them

to tilt.

4. Pans should have tight-fitting lids to hold steam within the pan

and reduce cooking time. Lower heat settings may be used when

pans are covered with lids.

5. Pan materials should have good heat conduction. Medium weight

aluminum gives good results for most cooking. The following

chart gives suggestions for best results when cooking with a

variety of pan materials.

GOOD--SurfaceCookingUtensils

Ratbottomandstraightsides

Tight-fitting

Weightofhandledoesnottiltpan

• Panandelementaboutthesamesize

POOR--SurfaceCookingUtensils

PanSmaller Curvedandwarped

thanelement panbottoms

Panoverhangsunit

ymorethanoneinch

Heavyhandle "_ _'-

thattiltspan

Surface Cooking (continued)

Material Uses

Aluminum

Cast Iron

Ceramic/glass

Enamelware

Stainless steel,

clad and

inner core

Characteristics

Excellent conductor

of heat. Available in

various gauges.

Heats unevenly

unless used with low

heat. Holds heat.

Subject to rust. Used

for skillets and dutch

ovens.

Relatively poor heat

conductor. Holds

heat well.

Relatively poor heat

conductor. Subject to

chipping.

Plain stainless steel

is a relatively poor

heat conductor. It is

often combined with

other materials,

either on the bottom

or in an inner core,

to improve heat

transfer. Easy to

clean.

All foods. With thin

gauge, cook with

some liquid. Thicker

gauges are suggested

for frying, candy,

sauces.

Suggested for foods

that require long,

slow cooking. Use

medium or low heat

to preheat and brown

foods.

Use for long, low-

heat cooking with

liquids.

Use only with large

quantities of liquid.

Plain stainless should

be used only with

large quantities of

liquid. Pans with

other metals can be

used for all cooking.

Oven Light (some models)

The oven light automatically turns on when the door is opened. Some

models also have a switch to turn the light on when the door is dosed.

This switch is found either on the top fight corner of the oven door

or on the control panel.

The oven light is located at the rear of the oven. It is covered

with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must

be in place whenever the oven is in use.

To replace the light:

1. Turn power off at main power source or unplug the range.

CAUTION: Be sure the oven is COOL.

2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield.

3. Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb.

4. Replace glass shield in socket and snap wire holder into place.

Using The Oven

Setting Oven Controls

Before using the oven, arrange the oven rack(s) according to the food

being cooked. See "Arranging Oven Racks".

There are two types of oven control systems. One has a TIME

BAKE setting on the Selector and the other does not. Both types

are used with a Temperature Control.

To operate either system, set the Selector to the desired operation

such as BAKE or BROIL. Set the Temperature Control to the desired

temperature. When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature Con-

trol and Selector to OFF.

The oven signal light glows when the oven is turned on and

remains on until the oven has reached the selected temperature. When

the light goes out, the oven is ready for use. The light cycles on and

off with the heating element showing that the desired oven tempera-

ture is being maintained. Preheating is recommended when baking,

but is not necessary for roasting or cooking casseroles. SELtCTOR TEIrT_ERATLIII:W

Clock and Minute Minder (some models)

The Clock and Minute Minder are set with the same control (A).

The Minute Minder does not start or stop cooking. It simply serves

as a timer that buzzes when the set time has run out.

To set the clock:

1. Push in and turn the control to set the time of day.

NOTE: The minute minder hand will _rn as the clock is set.

2. After the clock is set, let the control knob pop out. Return the minute

minder hand to OFF by turning the control without pushing in.

To set the minute minder:

1. Turn the control to set the desired number of minutes. For

best accuracy, turn the minute minder hand beyond the setting,

then back to it.

NOTE: Do not push in on the control when setting the minute

minder. Doing so will change the clock.

2. When the buzzer sounds, turn the control to OFF.

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NOTE: Mter using the oven

with automatic timing, be

sure to turn the Selector and

Temperature Control to OFF.

Automatic Timed Oven (some models)

The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the times you

choose. Before setting the oven for automatic timing, be sure the

clock shows the correct time of day.

Most foods can be cooked with automatic timing. However, foods

that can spoil such as milk, eggs, fish, poultry or meat should be

chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not

stand in the oven more than one hour before cooking starts. Foods

which are frozen can be held for longer times before cooking. Food

should be served soon after the oven shuts off.

To Start and Stop Oven Automatically:

1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

2. Place the food in the oven.

3. Push in and turn the Start Time knob to the time you want to

start cooking.

4. Push in and turn the Stop Time knob to the time you want to

stop cooking.

5. Set the Temperature Control to the desired temperature.

6. Set the Selector to TIME BAKE.

7. When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature Control and

Selector to OFF.

To Start Oven Immediately and Stop Automatically:

1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

2. Place the food in the oven.

3. Push in and turn the Stop Time knob to the time you want to

stop cooking.

4. Be sure the Start Time knob shows the same time as the clock

on the range. If not, turn the knob to the time on the clock. The

knob will then pop out.

5. Set Temperature Control to the desired temperature.

6. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE.

7. When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature Control and

Selector to OFF.

Oven Cooking

Oven Vent

The oven is vented through the right rear surface unit. When the

oven is on, warm air is released through the unit. This venting is

necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking

results. Utensils can be placed on the surface unit when the oven

is on, but they will become hot.

Arranging Oven Racks

Arrange the oven racks while the oven is cool. To remove,

pull rack forward until it stops. Lift up at front and slide out. To

replace, fit rack onto guides. Tilt front upward and slide into place.

To bake on one rack, place rack on guide second from the bot-

tom of the oven. To bake on two racks, place flat rack on guide second

from the top and the other rack on the bottom guide.

Baking

Selecting bakeware

To insure good baking results, use the proper baking pan.

Darkened pans are not suitable. Tin-coated, stainless steel and warped

or dented pans do not heat evenly and cause uneven baking.

Cakes, meat loaves, quick breads, pies or yeast breads bake best

in medium-weight aluminum or glass pans. When using glass pans,

reduce the oven temperature by 25 °F.

Cookies, biscuits or cream puffs bake best on medium-weight

aluminum sheets with no sides or very low sides. Baking sheets should

be small enough to allow two inches for air circulation on all sides.

Be sure to use the pan size recommended in the recipe. A batter

baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be

crisper than it should be--if baked in a pan smaller than recom-

mended, it may overflow. When using pans of unusual shape, fill

to the top with water, measure the water and use 1/2that amount

of batter.

Baking hints

1. Always follow recipe or package instructions. Use the recom-

mended pan size. Cooking times may vary in high altitude

areas.

2. Baking results will be better if pans are centered as much as

possible. Be sure pans do not touch each other, the door, sides

or back of the oven. Allow about two inches of space around

each pan for air circulation.

Baking (continued)

3. When two cakes or pies are baked at the same time, place one

pan on each rack, using the second and fourth rack positions

from the top. Stagger the pans in the center of the oven so one

is not directly under or over the other.

4. Set the timer for the shortest time recommended in the recipe.

Check food. If it is not done, allow more time.

5. Do not open the door while baking since the oven temperature

drops whenever the door is opened. This could cause poor

results and lengthen baking times.

6. A cake is done when the surface springs back after a light

finger tap or when an inserted toothpick comes out clean. There

should be little, if any, shrinkage from the edge of the pan.

7. After removing from oven, allow the cake to cool on a rack for

10 to 15 minutes. Then remove the cake from the pan. This

cooling helps to prevent cracking or tearing. A cake should not

be frosted (unless otherwise stated in the recipe) until it has cooled.

Common Baking Problems...Causes and

Corrections

Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom

Oven preheating time too short; oven rack over-crowded; dark pan

absorbs heat too fast.

Allow oven'to preheat to the selected_,temperature before

placing food in oven. Choose pan sizes that,will,permit about

2 inches of air space on all sides when placed in the oven. Use

a medium-weight aluminum baking sheet:

Cakes too dark on top

Oven preheating time too short..

Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperfiture before

placing food in the oven.

Cakes not done in the center

Oven too hot; incorrect pan size; pan not centered in oven.

Set thermostat 25 ° lower than recommended temperature. Use

pan size suggested in recipe. Use rack position 2 or 3 and place

pan so there is about two inches of space on all sides of pan.

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Cakes not level

Range or oven rack not level; pan too close to oven wall or rack over-

crowded; pan warped.

Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with some water

on the center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven,

refer to the installation instructions for leveling the range. Be

sure to allow about 2 inches of clearance on all sides of each

pan in the oven. Use pans that are not dented or warped.

Foods not done when cooking time is up

Oven too cool; oven crowded; oven door opened too frequently.

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Set oven thermostat 25 ° higher than suggested and bake the

recommended time. Be sure to remove all pans from the oven

except the ones to be used for baking. Open oven door only

after shortest recommended baking time.

Roasting

Roasting is a dry heat method for cooking tender cuts of meat and

poultry. Place roasts fat side up on a rack in a shallow uncovered

pan. Use the bottom or next to bottom rack position. Set the oven

temperature for 325 °F. Basting is not necessary.

Roasting hints

1. Use a meat thermometer to judge the degree of doneness. Insert

into the thickest part of meat. The tip should not be in contact

with bone, gristle or fat. For stuffed poultry, insert into the center

of stuffing. For unstuffed turkeys, insert into the inner side of

the thigh.

2. Frozen roasts may be cooked without thawing. Allow an addi-

tional 20 minutes per pound cooking time.

3. For easier carving, allow roast or poultry to stand 20 minutes

after cooking is completed.

Roasting (continued)

Meat Roasting Chart

Food Approx. min. per lb. Internal meat temp.

Beef

Standing rib Rare--20-22 140 °

Medium--24-27 160 °

Well done--29-32 170 °

Rolled rib Rare--30-32 140 °

Medium--34-37 160 °

Well done--39-42 170 °

Rolled rump Medium--34-37 160 °

Well done--39-42 170 °

Sirloin tip Rare--30-32 140 °

Medium--35-38 160 °

Well done--45-48 170 °

Pork (fresh)

Loin Well done--30-35 170 °

Cushion shoulder Well done--35-40 170 °

Shoulder butt Well done--45-50 170 °

Pork (smoked)

Shoulder (whole) Well done--30-35 160 °

Shoulder (boned) Well done--40-45 160 °

Ham

Ham (whole) Well done--20-25 160 o

Ham (precooked) Well done--12-15 140 °

Shoulder butt or picnic Well done--30-35 170 °

Veal

Leg Well done--25 170 °

Loin Well done--30-35 170 °

Shoulder (whole) Well done--25 170 °

Shoulder (boned) Well done--40-45 170 °

Lamb

Leg Well done--30-35 180 °

Shoulder (whole) Well done--30-35 180 °

Shoulder (boned) Well done--40-45 180 °

Poultry

Chicken Well done--35-40 180-185 °

Capon Well done--35-40 180-185 °

Duck Well done--40-45 180-185 °

Goose Well done--25-30 180-185 °

Turkey 6 to 16 lbs. Well done--20-25 180-185 °

16 to 20 Ibs. Well done--18-20 180-185 °

over 20 lbs. Well done--15-18 180-185 °

Braising

Braising is a moist heat method for cooking less tender cuts of

meat. First brown meat in an uncovered pan on the top of the range.

Use only enough fat to prevent sticking. Then place browned meat

in a pan with a tight-fitting cover. Add a small amount of liquid,

cover and place in a 325 °F oven until tender. Braised meat is

cooked until well-done to tenderize it. Braising usually requires 2

to 3 or more hours depending on the type and size. of meat.

Broiling

Broiling is a quick method of cooking foods by direct radiant heat.

Foods are placed under the upper heating element of the oven. Broil-

ing results and timing depend upon the distance between the food

and the broiling element.

Preheating

Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. Preheat the broil

element for 2 to 3 minutes. (Remove the broiler pan before preheating.

Foods will stick if placed on hot metal.) Preheating is not necessary

when broiling meats well-done.

To broil:

1. Place the rack in the desired position close to the top of the oven.

Position the rack closer to the broiling element for rare steaks and

chops. Position it further away for slow, thorough cooking of we!l-

done foods.

Rack Position From Top

Food

Rare steaks and chops,

hamburgers

Medium steaks and chops,

ham slice, fish

Well-done such as chicken,

lobster

2. Set both the Temperature Control and the Selector to BROIL.

3. Place food on the cool broiler grid. Be sure the grid is in place

with the slots down so grease will drain into the pan.

4. Place the broiler pan in the oven. Leave the door open at the

broil stop position. The door remains in this position without

closing.

5. Broiling times vary, so watch closely. Time depends on thickness

and aging of meat, fat. content and the doneness preferred. The

first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second

side. Frozen meats require 3 to 5 additional minutes per side.

Broiling (continued)

Broiling hints

* Select meat that is tender and has some marbling of fat.

• For best results, steaks and chops should be at least I inch thick.

• To keep meat from curling, slit fatty edge in several places. Do

not cut into lean.

• Brush chicken and fish with butter several times while broiling.

Other foods may also be brushed with butter for flavor and better

browning. When broiling fish, grease the broiler grid to prevent stick-

ing or place fish on a small piece of aluminum foil.

• Turn steaks and chops only once.

• Fish should be placed skin side down. Thin fillets should not be

turned. Thicker fish steaks should be turned once.

• Always pull the rack out to the stop position before turning or

removing food.

• Use tongs to turn meat to control loss of juices.

• To test for doneness, cut a slit in the steak near the bone and check

the inside color.

• Precooked vegetables and fruit may be broiled. Add during

second half of broil time. Brush with melted butter or margarine.

• Trim outer layer of fat from steaks and chops to reduce spattering.

• To make cleaning easier, line the bottom of the broiler pan with

aluminum foil. DO NOT USE FOIL ON THE BROILER GRID.

• To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from

the oven as soon as cooking is complete. Pour off grease. Soak pan

in HOT sudsy water.

• Clean the broiler pan as soon as possible after each use. If necessary-,

use soap-filled steel wool pads. Heavy scouring may scratch the grid.

CAUTION: Should a broiler fire occur, close the oven door

and turn off the control. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on

the fire. DO NOT PUT WATER OR FLOUR ON THE FIRE. Flour

may be explosive.

Broiling chart

This chart is for ovens operating on a 240 volt circuit. If the oven

is operating on a 208 volt circuit, broiling times will increase by 3-5

minutes. The time and broil settings given in this chart should be

used only as a'guide. Increase or decrease broiling times, or move

the broiling pan to a different rack position to suit personal preference

for doneness. If the food you are broiling is not listed in the time

chart, watch the item closely.

Broiling Chart

Approximate Minutes

Food Thickness 1st Side 2nd Side

BEEF STEAKS

Rare 1 inch 5-7 3-4

Medium 1 inch 9-11 4-6

Well-done 1 inch 11-13 9-11

BEEF STEAKS (Frozen) -.

Rare 1 inch 7-11 4-5

Medium 1 inch 13-16 6-9

Well-done 1 inch 16-19 13-16

BEEF STEAKS

Rare 1½ inch 9-11 6-8

Medium 1½ inch 13-15 8-10

Well-done 1½ inch 17-19 16-18

GROUND BEEF PATTIES

Rare ½ inch 4-5 3.4

Medium ½ inch 6-7 4-5

Well-done ½ inch 8-9 6-7

LAMB CHOPS 1 inch 10-12 9-11

CALF'S LIVER ¥4 inch 5-6 3-4

CHICKEN (halved) 1½ lb. 25-30 10-12

HAM SLICE 1 inch 11-12 10-11

FISH

Whole 11-16 9-14

Steaks 6-7 4-5

FRANKFURTERS 7-8 5-7

Cleaning

Before cleaning any part of

the range, be sure all heat-

ing elements are turned

OFF and are cool.

General cleaning, outside

Remove spillovers and stains as they occur using a soft cloth

and sudsy water. If necessary, use a plastic or nylon scrubber. Always

rinse well with clean water.

Clean the range after each use to prevent soil build-up.

Use a mixture of mild detergent and hot water to remove light soil.

Rinse with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Be sure to wring excess

moisture from the cloth before wiping any range surface.

Different surfaces require special cleaning to remove heavy soil.

Follow the instructions below.

ALUMINUM--Use detergent on a damp cloth to clean range

trim pieces. Do not scour or use all-purpose cleaners, ammonia,

powdered cleansers or commercial oven cleaners. They can scratch

and discolor aluminum.

GLASS, PAINT AND PLASTIC--These finishes are used

in areas where soiling should not be severe. For built-up grease, make

a detergent and water paste. Apply to soil for 30 to 60 minutes, then

wipe with a dry paper towel. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Lightly

rub glass with a very wet, new soapy scouring pad. Be careful not

to scratch the surface.

PORCELAIN ENAMEL--Gentle scouring with a soapy

scouring pad will remove most stubborn spots. If necessary, cover

spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30-40 minutes. Rub

gently with soap-filled scouring pad and rinse with a mixture of clear

water and vinegar. Wipe dry. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain

may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray

oven cleaners on the range top.

STAINLESS STEEL, CHROME--Cover stubborn spots

with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. A soap-

filled scouring pad may be used carefully, but not on a mirror finish.

Cleaners made for use with stainless steel, chrome or copper may

be used. Bluish stains on these materials are caused by over-heating

and cannot be removed.

Lift-up range top

The range top is hinged and may be raised to clean the panel

underneath. To raise the top, grasp the sides and lift from the front.

A swing-up rod will support the top in its raised positon.

CAUTION: When lowering the top, grasp the sides with finger-

tips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers.

Do not drop or bend the range top when raising or lowering.

This could damage the surface.

Surface elements

Both the oven and the surface heating elements clean themselves

when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot unit will burn off.

Food spilled on a cool unit may be cleaned with a damp cloth--any

remaining soil will burn off the next time the element is used.

Surface elements unplug and can be removed to make cleaning

easier. To remove, lift up edge of element opposite terminal. Lift

just enough to clear the trim ring, then remove. NEVER IMMERSE

A SURFACE ELEMENT IN WATER.

Reflector pans

Remove the reflector pans and wash in hot sudsy water. Rinse and

dry while still warm. Hard-to-remove soil can be removed using a

nylon scrubber and mild liquid detergent and water. Do not use a

steel wool scouring pad.

To replace the reflector pan and element:

1. Line up the opening of the reflector pan with terminal guide.

2. Slide the terminals through the opening and into place.

3. Press down on the edge of the element until it rests on the edge

of the pan.

Control knobs

Control knobs are removable. With the controls in the OFF position,

pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean the control panel with

a hot, sudsy cloth, then dry.

To replace, line up the OFF positions on both the knob and

the control panel. Push the knob onto the shaft.

Removing oven door

The oven door may be removed to make cleaning inside the oven

easier. Open the door tothe broil stop position, then lift up and

out. CAUTION: The door is heavy.

The hinge arms will support the door in a standing position.

However, for safe temporary storage, lay the door flat.

To replace the door:

1. Be sure hinge arms are in the open position (A).

2. Hold the door at the sides near the top. Insert hinge arms into

range slots. Push the bottom of the door in with your knee.

3. Hinge arms must go into the range slots evenly. The bottom

comers of the door should be in as far as they can go.

4. If the door does not line up with the oven frame, remove the

door and repeat the above steps.

(A)

Cleaning o muod)

Cleaning the inside

ALWAYS LET THE OVEN COOL BEFORE CLEANING.

To make clean-up easier, aluminum foil may be used to cover the

oven bottom. Place the foil UNDER the lower heating element. Be

sure the foil does not touch the element. Leave a 1/2-inch clearance

along the front to prevent the foil from wrinkling when the door closes.

Replace the foil when it becomes soiled.

DO NOT line the oven walls, top or any racks with foil. Doing

so will destroy the heat distribution in the oven. Foods will not cook

properly.

The lower heating element may be raised slightly to make clean-

hageasier. Use one hand to lift the element as the other hand wipes

underneath.

Light soil--Remove with hot sudsy water assoon as oven cools.

Always rinse with clear water. Regular cleaning of spills and spat-

ters will help reduce the number of major cleanings.

Stubborn spots--Wipe with ammonia to soften. A dish of

ammonia left in the oven for several hours or overnight will help

loosen greasy soil. Clean the softened spots with hot sudsy water

and rinse well.

Heavy soil--Use a soap-filled scouring pad or commercial oven

cleaner. Select a non-abrasive cleaner and follow label directions.

Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.

Oven racks--Follow the directions under "Heavy soil."

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